The Drone Dominance Program opened a Phase 2.5 Mission C request for reusable bomber and dropper drones: about $32 million for about 1,200 drones. Responses were due August 5, 2026. In October 2026, a qualifier flown by vendors is followed about two days later by a Gauntlet flown by military operators. At SBA's September 24 summit, Travis Metz of DIU said the competition takes place at Camp Grayling, Michigan.
Drone Dominance opens a bomber and dropper drone competition
The Drone Dominance Program opened a Phase 2.5 Mission C request for reusable bomber and dropper drones: about $32 million for about 1,200 drones.